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[limbical]

I'd like to keep this as efficient as possible, so I don't plan on talking your ear off.

Call me Daan. I'm a doctor. That should about cover all you need to know about me.

So, first question: is there already a clinic arranged by someone here? Have there been any injuries on top of there being a willing killer out there? Illnesses or whatever else. I can probably help you, even a little.

Second question: who has been here since the start of this whole mess of being trapped in a part of this city? Ideally, I'd like someone who can be informative, but I'm not overly picky.

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[vecna]

[It's him. Their conversation had been informative enough to earn a follow-up in this reply, so you should feel special, Daan. (Citation needed.)]

I told you that your services might be needed sooner rather than later, didn't I?

[Lightly, a little amused. But then, evenly-]

I read a little about the murder. Not a lot of details there, but it isn't that surprising, either. I'm surprised we've all been so well-behaved so far.

[limbical]

I don't think there's much I can do about someone who's already died.

[It's wryly spoken for a few different reasons. Sure, it's unfortunate it happened, but the victim is somehow alive again so... it's not a big loss.

And with powers being diminished, he probably couldn't do anything about it even if he wanted to.]

Mm, I don't disagree, especially with how many people are present. Tempers can flare and the like. Then again, we all seem to be very unique individuals. Not a single boring person I've met so far.

[vecna]

[A small chuckle.]

I'll take that as a compliment, then.

[That he's not boring, at least.]

There are ups and downs to having... strong personalities, though. Let's just hope we don't get another instance of killing for a while now. Either way, I think you'll be kept busy -- have you had anyone offer to help you with the clinic?

[limbical]

[That earns a small laugh, a little brief sound that is sincere.]

The ideal is that our stay will be quiet with no incidents. That being said, I'm sure shit will hit the fan eventually.

Hm, just from the other doctor. Lovely lady. But I would take additional help if you're offering?

[vecna]

[Is he willing? Is he ever willing to perform a task out of nothing more than the goodness of his own heart?

No.

But, that said, there might be some sense in keeping himself close to where medical aid is collected and/or dispersed. To learn of the traumas of those who pass in, the stories that might have to tell that come in-tandem with the violence they've been freshly removed from. Ideally.

So, he actually seems to think this over.]

Well, what kind of help would you need? I was never a medical professional myself, or anything like that.

[limbical]

Oh, I won't ask anything medically related. But if I had an extra pair of hands to finish organizing, I'd appreciate that.

Of course, I'd hate to put you out, so it's fine you don't want to.

[vecna]

If it's just organizing, then I can manage that.

[And can he! Henry is fastidious by nature.]

I wouldn't mind. Gives me something to do other than wander aimlessly around this city, right?

[limbical]

Marvelous. Better to share the tedious work.

True. Unless you like bowling?

[vecna]

Oh, you really know how to sell it.

[The tedious work.]

Did you get to explore the new bowling place?

[limbical]

That's right. Did the pitch work?

I did, but it's my favorite sport in the world. Not that I'm the most athletic man.

[vecna]

One-hundred percent. I'm on board.

[To help.]

Neither am I, to be honest with you. Though I wonder if you noticed it too, somewhere in-between all those lights. [When the bowling alley turned into eye-searing ~cosmic bowling~.] The shadows?

[limbical]

Good.

Hm, I did. But when I investigated, I couldn't find the source at all. I don't suppose you had better luck?

[vecna]

No, not at all. But maybe I just wasn't fast enough.

[And far be it from him to go slipping and sliding down a bowling lane just to check where those shadows might be originating from on the other end.]

Too bad. That was about the most interesting thing happening in that bowling alley.

[limbical]

Same. I stuck around to watch some people for awhile, but beyond that I wasn't successful in finding out about the shadows. Shame, really.

It seems whoever is responsible is really dragging their fucking feet about this.

[vecna]

Oh, I agree. Whatever they're building up to, whether good or bad [it's gonna be bad, he'e sure], I wish they'd just get it over with.

Well. In the meantime. Direct me to any clinic you find yourself settled into when that happens.